Herby Couscous With Grilled Veg Recipe

Name: Herby Couscous With Grilled Veg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 255 g couscous; 285 ml cold water; 3 red peppers; 1 cup chopped asparagus; 2 -3 small firm courgettes, sliced; 8 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced; 2 -4 fresh red chilies, deseeded and finely sliced; 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (basil, coriander, mint, flat-leaf parsley); 40 ml olive oil; 1 lemon; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

255 g couscous
285 ml cold water
3 red peppers
1 cup chopped asparagus
2 -3 small firm courgettes, sliced
8 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced
2 -4 fresh red chilies, deseeded and finely sliced
1 cup mixed fresh herbs (basil, coriander, mint, flat-leaf parsley)
40 ml olive oil
1 lemon
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1
Place the couscous in a bowl with the cold water. This will start to soften the couscous and you will see the water disappear as it soaks inches.
2
While the couscous is softening, we need to blacken the peppers. I do this by placing the peppers directly on to the naked flame of my gas hob. If you don't have gas, then blacken under the grill. Both ways you need to blacken the peppers on all sides, so turn when need be.
3
When fully blackened, place in a sandwich bag, wrap in clingfilm or cover in a bowl for 5 minutes until cool. This will steam the skins and make peeling and deseeding easier. Remove the skins and seeds and roughly chop.
4
On a very hot ridged grill pan, lightly char the asparagus and courgettes or patty pans on both sides then toss them into the bowl of couscous with the peppers, spring onions, chillies and ripped-up herbs. Mix well.
5
Add the olive oil and lemon juice and toss well. You may need more than 40 ml, you may want less it depends on you. Finally, taste and season with salt and pepper and a couple of dribbles of red wine vinegar for a slight twang. It's a beautiful thing.

212

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 255 g couscous, 285 ml cold water, 3 red peppers, 1 cup chopped asparagus, and more.

Yes, Herby Couscous With Grilled Veg falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herby Couscous With Grilled Veg

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Variations & substitutions

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